Venous Access - General Surgery

About Venous Access:
Venous access surgery is a common and practical operation. It is extremely helpful when you have a situation that requires you to have several injections over a short span of time. It is also a great thing to do to pinpoint the access point for a main vein to help save you time when you need to have a procedure performed on you.

Venous access devices have been surgically implanted in patients for over twenty years now. This widespread practice is something that is indispensable for those who require frequent doses of medication via vascular injections. If you have the need of recurrent medicinal treatments by the means of your veins, Venous Access Surgery may be a right fit for you.

Underlying Reasons Requiring Venous Access Surgery:
If a needle is injected in a vein too often, the vein will become damaged and weakened. You may also experience nasty scars from repetitive skin punctures. Venous Access Surgery is a great way to prevent this from occurring in your veins. Some conditions that may require Venous Access because of frequent injections are chemotherapy, insulin injection, pain medicine, frequent blood tests and antibiotics.

Benefits of Venous Access Surgery:
This universal and simple surgical procedure is one that is not only useful at maintaining optimal vein functions and health, but it is also a great anticipatory measure to be taken when you know that you are going to experience several injections. There are often complications that will take place when you are administered an inoculation. Venous Access surgery is a great way to map out where the prime vein desired for a shot is in a timely matter ensuring an optimal outcome.

If someone has to have Chemotherapy in their Chest because of a diagnosis of Lung Cancer, a port is implanted to receive the treatment at the closest point of access. Since the patient is usually having multiple injections of the medicine several times over a span of time and their immune system is already weakened, this is the most advantageous way to receive the medicine with minimal complications. The doctor can also take blood and distribute pain medicine through the same port.